`` Big Bang Theory '' fans can breathe a sigh of relief .

According to Deadline , the stars of the hit CBS series have agreed to hefty pay increases for the new season . Quoting unnamed sources , the publication reports that Jim Parsons , Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco have secured three-year deals for `` $ 1 million per episode for the 72 episodes the show is slated to produce in Seasons 8-10 . ''

According to reports , the trio will also have an increased stake in the show 's backend profits .

It 's been said that the trio previously received more than $ 300,000 per episode .

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the deal in its story and said co-stars Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg were still in negotiations , but expected to sign a deal soon .

Warner Bros. . Television told CNN that `` we are n't commenting on the speculation at this time . '' Earlier , the company confirmed that `` ongoing contract negotiations '' had caused production on `` The Big Bang Theory 's '' eighth season to be postponed .

Production had been scheduled to begin July 30 and on Tuesday the company released a statement saying `` Production on season 8 of ` The Big Bang Theory ' will begin Wednesday , August 6 , with contract negotiations now having been concluded . ''

Warner Bros. is owned by CNN 's parent company .

The new deals would put Parsons , Galecki and Cuoco in the same territory as the former cast of `` Friends , '' who also negotiated for pay raises at the height of their show 's popularity .

The popular series was renewed in March . Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch , who also appear on the show , are reported to have received raises in September .

` The Big Bang Theory ' actors get $ 25,000 an hour

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Production had been stalled during negotiations

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Jim Parsons , Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco reportedly will own more of the show

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Two other cast members are said to still be in negotiations